Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon up 85% in 2019
9,166 square kilometers cleared highest number in at least 5 years
Sharjah marks International Mountain Day
Environmentalists gather in Kalba to highlight the value of mountains
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Single-use plastic ban looms for DXB
January 2020 deadline to cut single-use plastic was announced in June 2019
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UAE discusses climate change at COP25 in Madrid
Ministeries, companies, youth delegates part of 87-member team in Spanish capital
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Phase one of environment red list complete
List provides updated information on conservation status of flora and fauna
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Timeless shades of ghaf, UAE’s national tree
Many expressions of this timeless gift of nature and nurturer of desert ecosystems
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Sustainable Santa visits Dubai school
Kids told how circular economy can combat climate change
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Municipality issue clarification on tap water
Official was quoted as saying restaurants would have to offer free from 2020
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Dubai restaurants to offer free tap water from 2020
New Food Code move aims to reduce dependence on single-use plastics
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Dubai residents find foxes prowling near their homes
Several sightings of foxes have been made in Al Warqa’a and new areas of Dubai
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Sharjah rolls out electric waste collectors
Bee’ah introduces one-seater vehicle capable of handling almost 200kg of weight
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6th Green Economy summit opens in Dubai
World leaders and former heads of state discuss ways to push green economy
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“This is not the end of the challenge”
Dubai student’s commitment to eco-awareness is a continuing endeavour
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Saying no even when it’s inconvenient
Dubai resident Rasha’s challenge convinced her even one individual can make a difference
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Being sustainable is about being conscious
Dubai resident John Bull believes in making life easy through small changes
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Every small step can save the planet
What were the carbon offsets of the three sustainability volunteers? The expert’s report
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Campaign to protect UAE mountains heralded
Initiative aims to preserve natural resources and features
